The second phase of the Midnight Project between Left Hand and Terrapin breweries will be showcased tonight at Monk’s Café. Midnight Project is a collaboration effort between the Colorado and Georgia breweries, and the beers are on a very, very limited brew calendar: One batch, and on sale in only six states.

Last year’s release was Terra-Rye’ZD Black Rye Lager; this year, it’s another medium-bodied beer called Depth Charged Espresso Milk Stout that debuted in September. It’s brewed with chocolate covered espresso beans that were made expressly for this project. The result is a bittersweet dark brew that’s generally getting great reviews and surprising results as a light texture stout that smells like coffee.

For one night only, sample the brew yourself with a six course pairing dinner, the grand finale is the Depth Charged. The event starts at 6pm and will run a reasonable $65 with tax included. It’s reservations only, so call Monk’s for your spot at 215-545-7005. Menu below:

Welcome
Left Hand Haystack Wheat

First Course
~ Baby Octopus
with Terrapin Rye Pale Ale

Second Course
~ Shrimp w/Orange Gastrique
with Left Hand St. Vrain Triple

Third Course
~ Maple Glazed Acorn Squash stuffed with wild rice, walnuts, craisins, etc.
with Left Hand Juju Ginger

Fourth Course
~ Smoked Seafood & Bleu Cheese Savory Tart
with Terrapin Substance Abuse (2006) & Left Hand Imperial Stout

Fifth Course
~ Pork Loin w/Apples & Juniper
with Terrapin Big Sloppy Monster (2006)

Sixth Course
~ Left Hand/Terrapin Depth Charge & Midnight Project – Collaboration dessert